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CHAPTER 1 Defining Policy Practice in Social Work
Introduction
About the book
About the chapter
Policy practice at the core of social work
Experiences of three social workers
Vignette #1
Vignette #2
Vignette #3
Person-in-environment perspective in generalist practice
The relationship of policy practice to micro practice
Defining policy practice
Multiple definitions of policy practice and advocacy
Conceptualizing policy practice in action
Settings and environmental levels within the policy practice arena
Interactivity of environmental levels and settings
Foundations of policy practice in generalist practice
Five policy practice principles
Strategic use of power
The social work perspective on policy practice
Application of generalist practice skills to policy practice
Engagement skills
Assessment skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Networking and collaborating skills
Relevance of generalist practice perspectives
Commitment to and belief in the possibility of change
Commitment for the long haul
Passion for social justice and empowerment
Systems perspective in understanding issues
Ability to find common ground in disputes and disagreements
A recommitment to policy practice
Preparing for policy practice roles
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional Readings
CHAPTER 2 History of Policy Practice in Social Work
Introduction
Historical roots in social works dual focus
Jane Addams at Hull House
Charity organization societies
Progressive era reforms
Social work’s first retreat from policy practice
Depression and the New Deal
Second retreat from activism by the profession
Social reforms in the 1960s
Social workers doing policy practice–some efforts of the last forty years
Today’s social workers in policy practice
Looking at future policy practice
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 3 The Politics of Policy Practice
Introduction
Civic and social responsibility
The evolution of U.S. political parties
Political ideologies and U.S. political parties
Conservatives
Traditional conservatives
Economic conservatives
Social conservatives
Neoconservatives
Liberals
Pragmatic liberals
Humanistic liberals
Blue Dog democrats
New democrats
Progressive democrats
Conclusion—Republican or Democrat
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 4 The Forces that Move and Shape Policy
Defining policy
Types of public policy
Policy formation
Social institutions
Political economy
Political forces
Political agendas
The media
Economic forces
Economic theories
How fair in the economy?
The social welfare system in a democratic-capitalist political economy
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 5 Ethics in Policy Practice
Introduction
Ethical frameworks for policy practice
Boundaries of ethical policy practice
Boundary: The NASW code of ethics
Boundary: NASW standards for advocacy and political action
Boundary: Laws
Boundary: Societal norms and personal beliefs
Ethical decision making: Application
Application of the model
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 6 Entering the Policy Practice Arena
Introduction
Case study
Ecology of policy practice across policy settings
Overview of social worker roles in policy practice
Social work careers in policy practice
Executive settings
Elected executive
Appointed executive policy maker
Role of agency board in making policy
Advisor/staff to policy maker
Agency policy making at the direct service worker level
the case for street level bureaucrat
Legislative setting
Legislative policy maker
Legislative assistant/constituent services
Judicial settings
Expert witness
Amicus curae briefs
Consultants in judge education programs
Elected judge
Advocate in judge appointment processes
Community settings
Campaign director or worker on a campaign
Part-time or volunteer policy advocate
Lobbyist
Research/policy analysis positions
Policy practitioner/educator
Grassroots organizer of community groups
Policy practice roles for direct service practitioners
Informal opportunities to be a policy advocate
Policy practice by professional associations
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 7 The Media and Public Opinion in Policy Practice
Introduction
The basics
Understanding the news media
Working with the news media
Communication strategies for policy campaigns
Summary model
New media advocacy
Advocacy web sites
Blogs
Podcasts
Evaluating advocacy communication
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 8 The Stages of Policy Making: Integrating Knowledge and Action
Introduction
Social workers as policy makers
Approaches to policy making
Rational model
Political model
Incremental model
The policy making process
Stage one: Problem identification and case finding
Stage two: Data collection and analysis
Stage three: Informing the public and identifying stakeholders
Stage four: Selecting policy options and developing policy goals
Stage five: Building public support and developing coalitions
Stage six: Program design
Stage seven: Policy implementation
Stage eight: Policy evaluation
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 9 Social Problem and Policy Analysis: An Ethic of Care Approach
Introduction
Theoretical analysis
Budget analysis
Value perspectives: Adequacy, equity, and equality
Ethic of care values: Collaboration, inclusion, interdependence
Policy interventions: Preventive, alleviative, and curative interventions
Social problem analysis
The usefulness of social problem analysis
Policy analysis
An ethic of care policy analysis framework
Elements of care
Attentiveness
Responsibility
Competence
Responsiveness
Integration of care
The framework
Application of the model
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 10 The Legislative Process, Interest Groups, and Lobbying
Introduction
The legislative process
Advocacy roles in the legislative process
Identify and frame an issue
Assess and analyze data
Generate a proposal
Develop, support, and present the proposal
The conference committee
Monitoring, rule making and implementation
Ongoing monitoring to detect changes in need
Defining interest groups
Theoretical approaches to understanding interest groups
The recent growth on interest groups
Roles of interest groups in U.S political and economic contexts
Sources of power
Money
Endorsements
Information/expertise in areas of specialization
Lobbying
Ethical lobbying
Social work as lobbyists
How to lobby
Talking points
Letter writing and emails
Testimony
Involvement of clients in the advocacy effort
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 11Building a Coalition to Create Change
Introduction
Forming coalitions
Defining coalitions
Advantages and drawbacks to coalition membership
Identifying likely allies to form coalitions
Have some problem or broad goals in mind
Recruitment strategies
Generating the agenda for inclusion
Finding common ground
Continuing to expand the circle by inviting others to attend
Meetings
Integrating new members
Coalition developmental stages
Build the group’s expertise
Develop an identity
Engage participants in action
Involving members in the organizational structure
Meeting the challenges in coalitions
Handling disagreement
Sharing power
Staying organized
Raising funds
Creating ongoing networks of influence—Moving from ad hoc to ongoing
Characteristics of successful coalitions
Importance of coalition leadership
Celebrate the small victories and have fun as part of the process
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 12 Campaigns
Introduction
Overview of campaign process
Resources
Staffing
Media
Campaign roles for social workers
Campaign roles for the social work profession
Laws and ethics of campaigning
Campaign finance reform
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 13 Evaluating Policy Implementation and Outcomes
Introduction
The rulemaking process
Rulemaking case example
A note about the budget process
Privatizing eligibility in Indiana: Case study in implementation challengesand need for evaluation
Types of evaluation
The context of policy and program evaluation
Welfare reform policy evaluation case example
Evaluation resources
Common questions for program/policy evaluation
Conclusion
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
CHAPTER 14 A Vision for Political Empowerment
Introduction
Opportunities
A new era
New strategies
Challenges
Overcoming cynicism
Countering the upsurge in hate groups
Thinking globally
Making a difference in your corner of the world
End of chapter resources
Main points
Discussion questions and exercises
Internet resources
Additional readings
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